Youth Justice
Officer of the Regional Director Youth Justice; Youth Justice; Region – Far North Queensland – Youth Justice; Cairns
The Principal Community Services Officer provides leadership and management of staff within the Early Action Group to ensure the delivery of high-quality services to children, young people, and families.
The role is responsible for leading and coordinating case management within the Early Action Group to support high quality outcomes for young people and families.
Job details
Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Community Care
Classification: AO7
Yearly salary: $129089 - $138273
Fortnightly salary: $4948.00 - $5300.00
Job duration: until 27 January 2026 with possible extension
* Support the operation of the Early Action Group in Cairns.
* Develop and lead strong, integrated multi-agency practice within the Early Action Group to intervene with young people who are high risk of entering the youth justice system and their families.
* Supervise and conduct case management and service response activities, including service mapping and outcome monitoring and evaluation and reporting.
* Represent the Department at regional consultation forums, committees or working groups as required.
* Promote learning and information sharing within the Early Action Group in relation to services, networks, and referral pathways.
* Provide leadership, practice advice and management of staff within the Early Action Group.
* Support leadership in the implementation of strategies that facilitate and sustain partnerships between the department and other agencies.
* Establish and maintain effective communication with key stakeholders.
* Facilitate effective engagement and partnership with First Nations people, communities, and organisations.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
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